DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse: Me Reader 8-Book Library and Electronic Reader Sound Book Set
DreamWorks Gabby'S Dollhouse Series
What’s inside...
This interactive set invites young readers to join Gabby and her feline friends in delightful adventures in the magical world of the Dollhouse. With an electronic reader that plays dedicated sounds for each book, children are encouraged to follow along and read out loud, enhancing the reading experience. Includes 8 illustrated books with a Me Reader module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story with fun sounds. Follow along for an independent reading experience that builds confidence in beginning readers. Story sounds and expressive narration enhance reading comprehension.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-7
Length
160 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of Gabby's adventures and why?
If you could create your own room in the dollhouse, what would it look like and what would you put in it?
How do you think Gabby felt when she solved a problem in the story?
What would you do if you were in Gabby's place in one of her adventures?
How do the different characters in the dollhouse help each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters and scenes alive, making the experience more immersive for your child.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps them express their understanding and feelings about the story.
Relate the challenges faced by Gabby to real-life situations your child might encounter, discussing possible solutions and learning from the characters' experiences.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next in the story before turning the page, fostering their imagination and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through various scenarios, Gabby and her feline friends demonstrate how understanding others' feelings can lead to harmonious interactions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recognize and respect the feelings of others, helping them build stronger relationships with friends and family.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The stories engage children in solving everyday challenges that Gabby encounters, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these skills at school or in social situations, becoming adept at finding solutions to obstacles they may face.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Gabby's adventures in her magical dollhouse encourage children to use their imagination and think creatively.
Real-World Application: This stimulates creative thinking in real-world activities such as arts and crafts, story writing, and play.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take care of their environment and each other, teaching children the value of responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children learn to take responsibility for their actions, their belongings, and their environment, leading to better personal and communal habits.
Example Lesson: Collaboration
Explanation: Working together is a recurring theme as the characters often team up to solve problems or enjoy activities.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of teamwork and can help them in collaborative tasks at school or during team sports.